Irvin Rakhlin

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Irvin Rakhlin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Natick, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

841 Worcester Street, Natick, MA

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About Irvin

Biography

Available 24/7 for free consultations. When you are charged with a crime, you need counsel ASAP!

When you are accused of a crime, you need a great advocate at your side. I will protect your rights.

An OUI can cost you your license, your freedom, and your job, hire a pro to protect you!

A&B cases and restraining orders require the best defense, hire a pro!

A sexual offense case can ruin your life. You need a professional to help you protect your freedom!

Don't let a ticket cost you $$ or your license. Fight your ticket with a professional!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Aggressive and innovative defense of accused individuals of all categories of offenses in district, superior, and federal court

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

20%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2022 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rakhlin Law

841 Worcester Street, Natick, MA, 01760

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Irvin Rakhlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

146 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 67 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

Irvin Rakhlin provided excellent representation for my case. He was thorough in his preparation, provided great advice, was timely in his responses and overall was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him as a criminal attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dedicated, Professional, and will work Tirelessly for you

I never thought I would need an attorney to defend me until I found myself involved in a serious legal issue. I was very lucky to find Attorney Rakhlin through an internet search, as the legal issue and case were happening in a state far from my home. Attorney Rakhlin took the time to carefully expla...in to me exactly the situation I was in and what all of my options were. He was open to any question I had at any time and always either answered the phone or called me back quickly. He represented me in such a way that I was able to have an unusually amazing result to my case. Attorney Rakhlin knows who to talk to in the court systems, and knows when and how to approach the right people. It was clear to me that Attorney Rakhlin has the utmost respect of his peers, courtroom Judges and opposing counsel members. If you would like the best possible outcome for your case you need to contact Attorney Rakhlin.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Harassment Prevention Order help

Irv was one of the lawyers we had contact to consult for some help with a temporary Harassment Prevention Order and we hired him to represent us at the hearing for the extension. He was very helpful even before being hired and had extensive familiarity with the court we were in as well as this type ...of case. He came prepared to the hearing and we had a favorable outcome. He also represented us for a supposed "violation" of the HPO. I will say that his rates are higher than other attorneys that we had spoken to, however, he did a bit of extra work in our case as well. We did need a magistrate hearing date moved, and he was able to get that moved for us. Overall, he was excellent and we ended up with a positive result.

Posted by Jenn | August 18, 2016 | Family

Thorough, kindhearted, and incredibly helpful!

I consulted with Atty Rakhlin due to some issues going on in my family that resulted in restraining orders being issued against my parents and myself under false pretenses. My situation was complex to say the least, but Atty Rakhlin provided extremely thorough and helpful information in our initial ...consultation. He listened intently and offered to review my case very last minute before my two party hearing. Although I did not hire Atty Rakhlin, he provided very helpful and sound advice for how to best proceed for the best possible outcome. He even went out of his way to check in with me later in the day after the hearings to see how everything went and to see how I was doing....I was beyond touched! Not only had he gone above and beyond the initial consultation for my case and provided great advice, but his checking in to see how I was doing was something he really *didn't* need to do...but he did anyway...that just goes to show how Atty Rakhlin really cares about his clients and potential clients. He isn't one of those attorneys that will just take your money and go to court with you to sue anyone for anything, nor is he an attorney that will represent you only to never be heard from after services have been rendered. Atty Rakhlin truly is a good person with a good heart and it's clear to see that he has passion for what he does. If I had the funds at time of consultation, I would've hired him in a heartbeat to represent me at my restraining order hearing; however, living paycheck to paycheck did not make that possible, yet Atty Rakhlin still went above and beyond to help me in my situation. I absolutely will consult with and hire Atty Rakhlin in the event I need to retain counsel in the future and will *definitely* be referring anyone I know of that needs to consult and/or retain counsel to Atty Rakhlin. I can't thank him enough for how helpful he has been over the past week!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

It's my first time needs a laywer for a serious but false charge. As a non-US citizen, this situation is even more frustrating, confusing and I am under LOTS of pressure. I contacted attorney Rakhlin, and during our first meeting, he quickly laid out a plan for how he is going to handle the case, and... what are the possible outcomes, and which of the outcomes are acceptable to me. He is very knowledgable, confident and very familiar with the court systems. Aside from all these merits, his best trait is that he is very sensitive to the dynamics of the court during the hearings, and is able to adjust his strategy based on the current situation in order to secure the best outcome. At the end, attorney Rakhlin helps me to get the best outcome in a very timely manner. After my case ends, I realize that it is such a challenging job as an attorney, and choosing the right attorney is the most important decision you need to make when facing a charge. I would wholeheartedly recommend this attorney to any one who needs legal help.

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Irvin Rakhlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alison Silber

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer my clients to Attorney Rakhlin for criminal representation, because he treats them well and defends their matters successfully. Most recently, I referred an unlikely client who had been framed in a complicated criminal matter. She was very pleased with his representation and he resolved the entire case in two hearings."

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Vikas Dhar

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Irv is a friendly guy and a great lawyer. I've seen him in action, and he provides exceptional service and commitment to his clients. He is well-respected by his colleagues and regarded highly by prosecutors."

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Justin Wing

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Kron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Irvin is a great DUI lawyer."

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Jesse Bousquet

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Attorney Rakhlin in court many times representing many clients. I can without a doubt endorse him as he is easy to speak with, helpful, and represents his clients very well."

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Erica Petkov

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalia Kolyada

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Irvin. He is a very skilled criminal defense attorney."

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Theresa Gomes

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cole Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Irv is THE criminal lawyer in the Boston area who truly knows his craft. I would confidently refer any clients to him."

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Nicole Reilly

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Topazio

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Rakhlin. Irvin is hard working and a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Callan Stein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Irvin is an outstanding lawyer and person. I have referred cases to him in the past and he always provides outstanding service and legal expertise. He is highly skilled and his clients are always in good hands."

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Claudia Lagos

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Strang

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Irvin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Wyckoff Nissenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Irv for all criminal law matters."

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John Fotopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Inna Rifman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

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"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Joseph Hennessey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's a great attorney in and out of the court room. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Rakhlin Law

2007 - 2011

Associate, Cunha & Holcomb

2006 - 2006

Clerk, Federal District Court of Massachusetts

Associations

2007 - 2011

Boston Bar Association

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Com v. S.H.

Not Guilty Verdict

Com v. A.A.

Not Guilty Verdict

Com v. R.R.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commmonwealth v. A.G.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commonwealth v. M.M.

Motion to Suppress Allowed

Commonwealth v. E.C.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commonwealth v. L.P.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commonwealth v. R.J.

Not Guilty Verdict

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Education

2007

Boston University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2004

Amherst College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Understanding OUI Breath Testing Understanding OUI Breath Testing

2016

Suffolk Lawyers for Justice Challenging the Breathalyzer Machine in MA

2016

Crime Scene Investigations Crime Scene Investigations

2015

MCLE Zealous Advocacy Course

Effective Opening Statements

2015

MCLE Zealous Advocacy Course

Effective Bail Arguments

2014

A Supersleuth's Guide to Criminal Discovery Criminal Discovery Practice

2013

Nuts and Bolts of Flat Fee Billing Flat Fee Billing

2012

Expert Use of Expert Witnesses Expert Use of Expert Witnesses

2011

Governor's Proposal to Alter CPCS

Governor''s Proposal to Alter CPCS

Publications

2017

Understanding OUI Breath Testing Understanding OUI Breath Testing

2016

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Crime Scene Investigations

Languages

Russian

English

Spanish

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